In response to a consultation by the European Commission on the competition in generative AI, Microsoft informed European antitrust regulators that Google holds a competitive edge in this field. Microsoft stated that Google's access to vast amounts of data and AI-optimized chips gives it an advantage. Microsoft emphasized that Google's proprietary data, such as the Google Search Index and YouTube, enabled the company to train large language models that power its generative AI tool, Gemini. Microsoft also noted that Google's AI semiconductors will continue to give it an advantage in the foreseeable future.

Additionally, Microsoft highlighted that Google's existing voice assistants, along with Apple's Siri, put these companies in a favorable position to lead in generative AI. Google responded to Microsoft's claims, stating that it offers the openness of Google Cloud and highlighted its approach to AI services. Microsoft addressed concerns about partnerships between tech giants and start-ups, emphasizing the importance of pro-competitive collaborations in the AI space.